Oncology - Hospitalist - Staff Physician

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Staff Physician for our specialized inpatient oncology unit. The role supports day-to-day management of complex pediatric cancer patients in a team-based hospital setting.

The position offers opportunities in quality improvement, guideline development, and clinical research within a multidisciplinary environment and emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted medical license.
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division.
• May work at locations outside Burnet Campus as Cincinnati Children's expands.
• EOE/Disability/Veteran protections apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric patient care within licensed scope, education and experience.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage acutely ill pediatric cancer patients.
• Develop and adjust patient-specific plans for care, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical guideline development and clinical research.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and care teams across transitions of care.

Skills

Unrestricted licensed physician

Credentialing approval

Education

MD or DO

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Advance your career in a dynamic team at the leading edge of innovative new approaches to the treatment and care of children with cancer. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time or part-time Inpatient Staff Physician for our specialized inpatient oncology unit. Our inpatient staff physicians' team works in close conjunction with the attending oncology physician to provide day-to-day management for complex and acutely ill cancer patients. Inpatient staff physicians work in the context of a multidisciplinary team with dieticians, pharmacists, social workers, care managers, child life, PT/OT, and nursing. In addition to the challenging and dynamic clinical experience, inpatient staff physicians have opportunities to participate in quality improvement, clinical guideline development and implementation, resident, medical student, and clinical research. Patient Care - Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients. Effective Communication - Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care. Development of Clinical Excellence - Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Policy Compliance - Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent Unrestricted licensed physician Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus. Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Primary LocationLocation AScheduleFull timeShiftDay (United States of America)DepartmentOncology HospitalistsEmployee StatusRegularFTE1Weekly Hours40

ABOUT US

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability